Andalusia, Spain
September 25 - October 2, 2026
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Join us for a week in the province of Cadiz, located in the beautiful southern Spain region of Andalusia!
We’ll retreat to the heart of Sierra de Grazalema National Park, where we’ll have exclusive use of a collection of charming Spanish villas surrounded by the mountains. Complete with hiking trails, gardens, and 5 swimming pools, join us as we bask in the Andalusian sunlight illuminating the surrounding panoramic views.
During our week, we’ll relax in our surroundings and adventure to the neighboring villages of Setenil de las Bodegas, Zahara de la Sierra, El Gastor, and Ronda. We’ll have wine tastings and tapas, learn about regional olive oils, and experience authentic Flamenco.
We have a limited capacity, so register early to ensure your space!
Vacation Details
Immerse in the peace of nature, enjoying rural luxury accommodations, five swimming pools, breathtaking scenery, and hiking routes. According to BBC Travel, the best place to hike in Andalusia.
Our retreat venue is a collection of charming Spanish villas nestled in Andalusia’s spectacular national park, Sierra de Grazalema.
Enveloped by nature, our property includes 5 swimming pools, a tennis court, gardens, terraces, and, of course, a fully stocked yoga shala.
Our on-site chefs offer a vegetarian and vegan menu for the week, utilizing all of the freshest ingredients of the region, and our expansive surroundings offer a special opportunity for a welcomed physical and digital detox.
A brief outline of our week together is below.
All days include at least one yoga session and all activities (as always) are optional based on your needs for your retreat.
Day 1 – arrivals, orientation, yoga, and welcoming first dinner
Day 2 – After breakfast, we’ll venture out on a guided hike to explore the whitewashed villages that serve as a gateway to our yoga retreat center. Our leisurely hike (less than 2 miles each way) will take us to Mirador, Big Dolmen, and El Gastor Village to familiarize us with our surroundings. We’ll have free time in the afternoon, yoga, dinner, and perhaps some massage appointments available.
Day 3 – Morning yoga followed by brunch, then a longer outing to Zahara de la Sierra, one of Andalusia’s most striking villages, which sashays up a cliff rock face to a castle-topped peak in the park’s northern reaches. We’ll visit an authentic Olive Oil Factory that still uses traditional and sustainable methods of production. We’ll have a tasting of olive oil, cheese, and sherry wine, plus ample free time to explore the village on our own. Back to our homestead, we’ll have a relaxing yoga class before dinner and evening stargazing.
Day 4 – A leisure day of yoga, good food, good company, pool time, and more local explorations for those wanting to venture out solo. Massage appointments will be available.
Day 5- After brunch, we’ll have another adventure day wandering the winding streets of Setenil de las Bodegas, the whitewashed village built as caves under the rocks. We’ll sample the local wine, jamón, goat cheese, and other tapas, and have ample time to explore on our own. We’ll return with time to relax before dinner.
Day 6 – Leisurely morning with breakfast, yoga, and lunch to prepare for our late afternoon/evening trip to the picturesque town of Ronda. Here we will have time to enjoy and wander, but then meet back up for an evening Flamenco show! We’ll be home late tonight.
Day 7 – Our last day is one of leisure – meals, sunshine, yoga, and relaxation. Of course, you know your surroundings now, so extra exploration, hikes, and revisiting villages are all possible. Our hosts are happy to guide us based on our desires.
Day 8 – Breakfast and departures
Travel, Additional Information & FAQ’s
The closest international airports are Malaga (AGP) and Seville (SVQ).
We always recommend adding some extra time on the front or back end of your retreat (when possible) to enjoy more of the region!
Our hosts can assist with transfers to the retreat center. The Malaga & Seville airports are approximately 1.5-2 hours drive, There are also trains and buses that you might take to the town of Ronda, which is even closer.
Approximate costs of those transfers:
AIRPORT TRANSFER: 180€ per way per car for one, two, three or four people.
RONDA TRAIN STATION TRANSFER: 80€ per way and car for one, two or three people.
There are daily buses from Seville, Jerez or Malaga stopping in El Gastor, the closest village to the Nature Reserve retreat center. The pick up at the El Gastor bus station is just 15€ per car.
Check in on the start day of your retreat is 4pm. Check out on the last day of your retreat at 11am. (NOTE: this retreat is Friday to Friday)
The center is not available for early arrival or additional night on the back end, but you might consider extra time in Ronda.
OTHER IMPORTANT FAQs
Meals are vegetarian meals including eggs & dairy. Each house and studio also has kitchen facilities for your personal use. Alcohol is not included with meals but wine is available for purchase on site and in the villages. There is a 24 hour snack table with drinking water, fruit, instant coffee, tea and nuts.
All houses and rooms have private bathrooms, heaters and air conditioning, plus windows that can be opened to enjoy the fresh air.
PACKING:
Please bring plug adaptors for your electronics. Computers and cell phone chargers are designed to work with 110v and 220v. Other appliances typically are not.
The center has hair dryers available on request.
Comfortable clothes, and perhaps one nice outfit for our Ronda outing.
Good walking / hiking shoes.
Sandals
Bathing Suit
Reusable water bottle
Easy to carry day pack
Personal toiletries (they are not provided)
Sunscreen
Mosquito repellent
Passport (also have a digital copy accessible)
Personal medications
MONEY:
The center DOES NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS. They can take Dollars and Euro.
My experience with Sarah Dippen Yoga was amazing. Everything—from the planning to the excursions—was smooth and easy. I came in not knowing anyone and left with new friendships thanks to the fun, welcoming vibe Sarah creates. Morning yoga was the perfect way to start each day before diving into sightseeing and culture. It was an absolute blast. Highly recommend to anyone considering a yoga-inspired retreat!
– Tonya (retreat participant)
Accommodations
Enchanting accommodations scattered across meticulously landscaped grounds, each designed to delight with views of lush gardens and majestic mountains.
El Cortillo House
This Andalusian House comes complete with garden, large private swimming pool, full kitchen, living room, and 4 bedrooms. It is the same house where meals are served, has access to a clothes washing machine, and is very close to the yoga shala.
ROOM 1 – Two twin beds / private bathroom
ROOM 2 – Queen bed / private bathroom
ROOM 3 – Queen bed / private bathroom
ROOM 4 – Premium Double Room. The largest room on the property, with a queen bed, private tower, and a large bathroom with arab style bathtub.
We expect 6-7 people to share this house.
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: $3595 per person
SINGLE OCCUPANCY: $3995
PREMIUM DOUBLE ROOM: $3795 per person (one available)
La Romantica
Private house / apartment right next to the yoga shala, with private swimming pool, terrace and garden, living room, full kitchen, queen bed and sofa-bed with ensuite bathroom.
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PREMIUM DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: $3795 per person (one available)
El Rancho House
Large private Andalusian House with large living area, kitchen, outdoor patio, garden, private swimming pool and clothes washing machine.
This large house has one bathroom but is a premium house in all other ways.
The spacious master bedroom has a queen bed.
The 2nd bedroom on the other side of the house has 2 twin beds.
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SINGLE OCCUPANCY ROOM: $3995 per person
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY ROOM: $3595 per person
Paraisos
2 complexes of studios each with a large swimming pool. Each studio apartment has a Queen bed and sofa-bed (a twin bed can be added as needed), kitchen, living room and ensuite bathroom.
These studios are about an 8-10 minute walk (uphill / downhill) through the preserve to the yoga shala and dining. They share/have access to a clothes washing machine.
*We are able to offer these as long as the main houses are filled, so if you choose this option, but we have not filled the other three houses, we may need to move your reservation. *scroll on image for more pictures
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: $3595 per person
SINGLE OCCUPANCY: $3995
you will be re-directed to set up an account with ONE YOGA GLOBAL , our management partner for this retreat
*to reserve, you only need to place your initial $695 deposit.
We will confirm your reservation and can split your balance into payments through June 2026
What’s Included:
What’s Included:
8 days / 7 nights accommodations
Excursion to Ronda inlcuding a Flamenco show
Excursion Setenil de las Bodegas, wine tasting and tapas
Excursion to Zahara de la Sierra including olive oil factory and tasting
Guided local hike
All meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 8 (minus a couple lights bites on outing days)
Daily classes with your teacher
What’s Not Included:
What’s Not Included:
Airfare to Spain and transfers to venue (the venue can assist)
Extras such as massage
Alcohol (though available)
Travel Insurance
Gratuities to Center staff
Refunds and Cancellations: Refund less deposit ($695) before June 1, 2026. No refunds after June 1, 2026. Due to arrangements made with our vacation hosts, there can be no exceptions to this policy.
If you place a deposit, the balance due will be set to charge in equal installments starting the month after deposit through June, 2026, unless other arrangements are made. Participants will be required to sign the application and liability waiver to participate on this trip.
We HIGHLY recommend that you consider purchasing Travel Insurance. Travel insurance companies like Travel Guard and Trawick International offer policies that insure your investment in case you need to cancel (including “cancel for any reason” coverages), coverages for expenses incurred due to to weather & travel delays, personal property loss and emergency travel medical. Please review policies carefully to choose the coverage you need.
New to Yoga?
Yoga gets sprinkled in each day in an all-levels class to stretch and set the tone.
No yoga experience necessary and all yoga classes are optional.
Traveling solo?
No problem! Most of our attendees actually are solo travelers.
We will match you with another solo traveler or feel free to upgrade to a private room with single occupancy.
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